Trifolium resupinatum var. resupinatum

Trifolium resupinatum var. resupinatum, commonly known as creeping clover, is a resilient perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Characterized by its prostrate growth and trifoliate leaves, this plant is frequently studied for its bioactive compounds, which offer potential therapeutic benefits in supporting digestive health and reducing systemic inflammation.

  • Scientific name: Trifolium resupinatum var. resupinatum
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, taxonomically identified as Trifolium resupinatum var. resupinatum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Trifolium.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Fabales WCVP
Family Fabaceae WCVP
Genus Trifolium WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Trifolium resupinatum var. resupinatum, is known by various names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In English, it is frequently referred to as creeping clover or resupinate clover, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 匍匐三叶草 (púfú sānyècǎo). In Japanese, the plant is called 匍匐三つ葉 (hofuku mitsuba), and in its scientific botanical literature, it is often simply associated with the term resupinate clover to highlight its unique leaf orientation.
Language Common Name Source

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Austria and Germany. It also inhabits the territory of Belgium within the same central region. Finally, its geographical distribution extends to the areas of Czechia and Slovakia.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP
Middle Europe Netherlands WCVP
Middle Europe Switzerland WCVP
Southwestern Europe Baleares WCVP
Southwestern Europe Corse WCVP

Chemicals

Trifolium resupinatum var. resupinatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, isoflavones.

Total chemicals
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
flavonoids 1 ★☆☆☆☆
isoflavones 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Trifolium resupinatum var. resupinatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆